Bottle in the Form of a Severed Trophy Head by Nazca

Bottle in the Form of a Severed Trophy Head c. 180 - 500

ceramic, inorganic-material

technical car design render

3d sculpting

3d model

3d printed part

rounded shape

death

war

ceramic

3d character model

vessel

3d shape

prop product design

inorganic-material

latin-american

metallic object render

3d modeling

This ceramic bottle in the shape of a severed trophy head, dating back to the Nazca culture in ancient Peru, is a striking example of their artistic prowess. Crafted between 180 and 500 CE, the bottle depicts a stylized human face with intricate painted details. The use of earthy tones and geometric patterns adds to its visual impact, highlighting the importance of this vessel in their cultural and ritualistic practices. The bottle, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the ancient world of the Nazca people.